Assistant Controller

Job Summary:

The Assistant Controller will work directly with the Controller to support and oversee American Battery Solutions’ (“ABS”) accounting and financial operations. This role is responsible for a range of accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger management, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, and budgeting. The Assistant Controller will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records while maintaining compliance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting. As a key member of the finance team, this individual will support the continued development of the accounting function by enhancing processes, strengthening internal controls, and contributing to operational efficiency across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare closing journal entries and account reconciliations, conducting research, and making corrections for account discrepancies. 
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. 
• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Own the accounts receivable process, including purchase order review and invoicing, customer management and communication, and payments. 
• Oversee the accounts payable process, including invoice entry, vendor communication and vendor payments.
• Perform account analysis on a variety of accounts on balance sheets and income statements. 
• Review bank reconciliations and assist with cash flow forecasting and monitoring liquidity. 
• Review fixed asset ledger, journal entries and depreciation schedules. 
• Assist with budget preparation and analysis.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation, responding to auditor requests, evaluating findings, and implementing corrective actions to strengthen financial controls and compliance.
• Create, update, and maintain accounting procedures to adhere to company policies and uphold the integrity of the processes during internal and external audits. 
• Work closely with other departments and provide cross functional support across the organization including the parent company, Komatsu. 
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and general ledger management. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing General Ledger accounting responsibilities.
• Experience supporting external audits and maintaining compliance with GAAP.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience with Plex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) preferred.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) license preferred.

Key Competencies: 

• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Business Process Thinking: Designing, implementing and executing business workflow activities that most effectively and efficiently meet the goals of the business unit and ABS.
• Organization and Planning: Establishes a systematic course for self and/or others to assure accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. 
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. 
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. 
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain. 
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
• Primarily on-site with occasional travel (< 10%).

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. (“ABS”) is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business. 

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion 

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township has more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.